Kids Guide to Flower Symbolism for the 50 States

State flowers showcase deep meanings, and symbols for each state throughout America. Meanings stem from feelings along with the colors and attributes of individual flowers. Many state flowers are chosen because they are commonly seen throughout the state. These flowers often have historical significance, and meaning, which makes the blooms special to residents of each state. Flower selection was sometimes done by schoolchildren. In the year 1907, children voted to select both the state flower and tree for Illinois. The state flower became the lovely purple violet and the Native Oak was designated as the state tree.

The white pine cone and tassel is not a botanical flower, but the state of Maine adopted it as the state flower anyways. The white pine cone and tassel symbolizes the reproductive structures of pine cones.